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"Like A Batsman From Bangladesh": Ex-Pak Star's Bizarre Remark On Khawaja

Usman Khawaja was the showstopper for Australia, scoring a whopping 180 runs as the tourists posted 480 runs in the first innings against India in Ahmedabad. While Khawaja drew plaudits from the entire cricketing fraternity for his heroics with the bat, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali some bizarre remarks on the opening batter, suggesting he played with a 'timid approach'. In fact, Ali also said that Australia's top-scoring batter Khawaja played 'like a batsman from Bangladesh'.

India vs Australia: Amid Bowlers' Struggle, Aakash Chopra's Cryptic Take On Ahmedabad Pitch

The Team India management courted plenty of criticism after the first three Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy concluded well within 3 days each. Many questioned the hosts' decision to prepare rank-turners, especially after the Indore pitch in the third Test was rated "poor" by the International Cricket Council. As the 4th Test in Ahmedabad arrived, an absolutely flat surface awaited the two teams. Seeing India struggle to pick up wickets on teh surface while two Australian batters -- Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green -- piled up individual hundreds, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra posted a cryptic tweet on the subject of pitches.

"Hi Dadda": Usman Khawaja's Daughters Cheer As Batter Scores Big In 4th Test Against India. See Pic

Australian opener Usman Khawaja scored a sensational 180, helping Australia post 480 runs being the side was bundled out by India on day two of the fourth Test on Friday. Khawaja's mammoth knock off 422 balls and his 208-run fifth-wicket partnership with Green put the tourists in the box seat in Ahmedabad. It was indeed a special knock for Khawaja as he raced to his first Test century on Indian soil on Thursday before taking the knock further on the following day.

Preparing Rank Turners 'Act Of Desperation' From India? Ex-Spinner Answers

Even before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy started, the 'pitch talk' gained most of the attention, with many former players and media outlets in Australia accusing the Indian team of 'doctoring' the pitches. Some even feel that the preparation of 'rank turners' in the first three Tests was an act of desperation from India, in their bid to reach the World Test Championship final. When former India spinner Pragyan Ojha was asked about the same, he ridiculed the talk and referred to skipper Rohit Sharma's comment, suggesting India are only trying to carve out a 'result'.

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Eye Solid Opening Stand Against Australia

IND vs AUS, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Score Updates: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will look to convert India's start into a solid one on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth and final Test match against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. On Friday, India made sure that they end Day 2 without losing a wicket after skittling out Australia for 480 in the first innings of the game. India were 36 for 0 at stumps, trailing Australia by 446 runs, with Gill and Rohit batting unbeaten on 18 and 17, respectively. Earlier, Usman Khawaja slammed a brilliant 180 while Cameron Green scored his maiden Test century as Australia posted a total of 480. Ravichandran Ashwin (6 for 91) was the most successful bowler for India as he picked up five wickets on the second day. (LIVE SCORECARD)

How India Fought Dehydration While Fielding vs Australia In Ahmedabad Test. Not With Water

Fielding for almost two days under the scorching sun can sap off energy and India devised a unique way of keeping themselves hydrated by having watermelons during the drinks break on the second day of the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad on Friday. In fact, the drinks break turned into a glorified fruit break when substitute fielder Mohammed Siraj carried a plate full of juicy cut watermelons onto the field. Those who has been associated with the Indian teams over the years couldn't remember if watermelons were consumed during drinks break.

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test, Day 2: India Bundle Out Australia For 480, Post 36/0 At Stumps

Usman Khawaja's resilience found its able ally in Cameron Green's audacious flair as Australia tested India's bowling depth as well as patience to put up a commanding 480 on the second day of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad on Friday. At stumps, Indian openers were also hardly troubled on a track that hasn't deteriorated one bit as Rohit Sharma (17 batting) and Shubman Gill (18 batting) added 36 runs in 10 overs. But to make a match out of it, onus will be on India to score quickly on day three on Saturday. The most awkward time to start an innings is during the last 10 overs of the day but Gill lofted Nathan Lyon for a six down the ground to signal his attacking intent in that short span of time.

Watch: Laughter Galore As Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma's Desperate Review Ends In Embarrassment

Usman Khawaja was the star during Australia's first innings in the ongoing fourth and final Test against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The southpaw scored 180 runs as the visitors posted a total of 480 runs before being bundled out on Day 2. Australia were reduced to 170 for 4 at one stage on the opening day of the game, but Khawaja and Cameron Green stitched 208 runs for the fifth wicket to bring the guests back in the driver's seat.

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"Like A Batsman From Bangladesh": Ex-Pak Star's Bizarre Remark On Khawaja

India vs Australia: Amid Bowlers' Struggle, Aakash Chopra's Cryptic Take On Ahmedabad Pitch

"Hi Dadda": Usman Khawaja's Daughters Cheer As Batter Scores Big In 4th Test Against India. See Pic

Preparing Rank Turners 'Act Of Desperation' From India? Ex-Spinner Answers

India vs Australia, 4th Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill Eye Solid Opening Stand Against Australia

How India Fought Dehydration While Fielding vs Australia In Ahmedabad Test. Not With Water

Ind vs Aus, 4th Test, Day 2: India Bundle Out Australia For 480, Post 36/0 At Stumps

Watch: Laughter Galore As Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma's Desperate Review Ends In Embarrassment